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Introduction
Houston is one of those cities that always catches me off guard, and I mean that in the best possible way. I have been a few times now, and every single time it surprises me just how much there is to see, eat and explore. So here is a Houston travel guide to help you plan your upcoming trip.
If you are new here, welcome! I am Adebola, a Black British woman who has travelled solo to over 66 countries and counting. From Nigeria to Iceland, Morocco to Italy and I have been everywhere and eaten everything. And today we are talking Houston travel.
Whether you are planning your first solo trip to America, looking for a Black woman friendly destination, or simply want to know the best things to do in Houston you are in exactly the right place. I have been to Houston twice and both times left wanting more. So here are 7 things to do in Houston that I loved doing for me, a well travelled Black British woman who thought she had seen it all.
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Houston Travel Guide
I visited Houston a few days in Sept last year just after my birthday (I think I landed on my birthday actually). It was just after the devastation of Hurricane Harvey and I wasn’t 100% sure that I was going to be able to fly out there. I was able to land in Houston, but due to people stealing from peoples houses during the flood, there was a curfew for 12am in the morning!
Can you believe people where stealing from peoples houses during such a disaster! There was lots of road closures, which made the journeys 10x longer. So it was quite difficult to do anything. However, the curfew got lifted after a couple of days of being in Houston and I was able to do a few things. Please note everything on this list hasn’t all been done, but as my Dad lives in Texas I am sure I will find the time to do all the things on the list.
So to give you some inspiration and ideas of things to do for a trip or getaway in Houston here’s a quick list! I included a few things that are budget friendly and/or free too
Top Things to Do in Houston, Texas
There are so many things to do in Houston, here are a few things I did while I was there and more.
1. Go to the Houston Zoo
With over 6,000 animals including snakes, lions, monkeys, bears, elephants, flamingos & many more the Houston zoo is great for all ages! I would highly recommend getting their early to beat the the long lines….
2. Tour Houston’s Streets
Colourful streets are all the craze right now & Houston has tons of them! Best of all, this is a free thing to do! In fact, I noticed there’s lots of art in the centre of Houston.
3. Go Shopping or Ice Skate at Houston Galleria Mall
I’ve been here and it is lussssh, with over 2 million square feet (they weren’t lying when they said everything is bigger in Texas, huh) this mall has over 375 stores, 30 restaurants, 2 hotels, and a full size ice skating rink! Perfect way to spend the afternoon! There is also amazing shopping, I’m a Zara lover and this was just great!
4. Go to Eddies V’s Prime Seafood
This has to be the most amazing seafood I have ever tasted in my life. My sister took me for my birthday and the service we received was just the BEST.
5. Visit the Houston Downtown Aquarium
I came here the first time I went to Houston with my Dad, I felt like a little kid and I was 21 years old!! Here you can see over 200 species of aquatic life including fish, alligators, sharks, snakes, & jellyfish. You can also see white tigers & even pet & feed a sting ray! This is also included with your CityPASS!
6. Explore the NASA Houston Space Center
This was one of my favorite parts of the trip! I definitely recommend spending an entire day here. You get to go inside the multiple exhibit complex Independence Plaza, which features the original shuttle carrier aircraft, touch a real moon rock, see real space shuttles that were actually flown, & walk inside the training station where astronauts actually trained for life in space. This is also included with your CityPASS!
7. Houston Museum District
Featuring 19 museums including the Houston Museum of African American Culture, Holocaust Museum, Museum of Natural Science and the Houston Children’s Museum.
Houston Travel Guide: Final Views
And there for you have it 7 Amazing things to in a Houston Travel Guide. I will be going to Houston more often so happy to keep on sharing.
What’s your favourite thing to do in Houston? Let me know in the comments!
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MBV X
2 comments
I like that this guide reflects personal experiences instead of just listing attractions. On my second visit to Houston, I arranged Pro Ride Luxury Limousine for an evening transfer between The Lancaster Hotel and the Museum District, which gave me extra time to explore. Houston really does reward travelers who venture beyond the obvious highlights.
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read it! And I certainly one for sharing my personal experiences of a country that I have travelled to and not just listing attractions which can be found anywhere at this point! Hope you enjoyed your time in Houston and will be sure to check out the hotel soon!